cover Caricature letter sheet, used from Kilbeggan to Roscrea in Ireland, bearing 1840 1d. plate VIII, FC, margins all round, neatly cancelled and tied by red Cross, the reverse showing four different datestamps for 18-19 September 1840; the address panel creased and with some perimeter faults encrocahing into the printed design but otherwise fine and a very rare item. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1373

1373

cover Caricature letter sheet, used from Kilbeggan to Roscrea in Ireland, bearing 1840 1d. plate VIII, FC, margins all round, neatly cancelled and tied by red Cross, the reverse showing four different datestamps for 18-19 September 1840; the address panel creased and with some perimeter faults encrocahing into the printed design but otherwise fine and a very rare item. Photo

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cover Caricature letter sheet, used from Kilbeggan to Roscrea in Ireland, bearing 1840 1d. plate VIII, FC, margins all round, neatly cancelled and tied by red Cross, the reverse showing four different datestamps for 18-19 September 1840; the address panel creased and with some perimeter faults encrocahing into the printed design but otherwise fine and a very rare item. Photo